Colts move up in AFC South following Week 8 win

The Indianapolis Colts had found themselves at the bottom of the AFC South for the majority of the first half of the season, but they will come out of their bye week looking to compete for the top spot.

Just two games behind the leader in the division, the Colts moved up one spot to third place in the AFC South following their 42-28 win over the Oakland Raiders in Week 8.

Here’s a look at the division standings entering the Colts’ bye week:

1. Houston Texans (5-3)

The only team in the division to not have their bye week yet, the Texans played on Thursday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins. Thanks to a solid run game from Lamar Miller and five passing touchdowns from Deshaun Watson, the Texans extended their division lead.

2. Tenessee Titans (3-4)

The first team in the division to have their bye week, the Titans had the week off in Week 8. The Titans visit the Dallas Cowboys for a Monday Night Football matchup at AT&T Stadium as they look to snap their three-game losing streak.

3. Indianapolis Colts (3-5)

The mood surrounding the Colts has swung dramatically optimistic following two consecutive wins. Marlon Mack led the rushing attack in Week 8 as the team ran for over 200 yards again while Andrew Luck extended his streak to five games of throwing at least three touchdowns. The Colts have their bye in Week 9.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-5)

Following their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in London, the Jaguars find themselves as the bottom dwellers in the division despite being the team chosen to win the division. Their defense is good enough to turn things around, but the Jaguars offense has struggled mightily in recent weeks.

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